At about 7:22pm, on Thursday, October 16, 2014, officers from District C-11 (Dorchester) responded to a radio call for a person stabbed in the area of 205 Bowdoin Street in Dorchester. On arrival, officers located a victim suffering from what appeared to be a stab wound. The victim, suffering from life threatening injuries, was transported to the Boston Medical Center where he was later pronounced deceased. The victim has since been identified as Gerald Williamson, 31, of Boston.

After a complete and thorough investigation, detectives assigned to the Boston Police Homicide Unit were able to identify and locate the individual wanted in connection to this incident. On Monday, October 20, 2014, detectives arrested Edgardo Clark, 29, of Quincy and charged him with Murder.

Homicide detectives continue to actively examine the facts and circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Homicide detectives at (617) 343-4470. Community members wishing to assist this investigation anonymously can do so by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1(800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word ‘TIP’ to CRIME (27463). The Boston Police Department will stringently guard and protect the identities of those who wish to help this investigation anonymously.